With this concert we celebrate the many cultures and residents of our Appalachian Mountains. The world premiere of local composer Robert Campbelle’s “Earth Touching Heaven: An Appalachian Requiem” featuring over two hundred singers from regional choirs will be paired with Haydn’s Symphony “The Bear”, giving tribute to a wonderful creature living in our Mountains. Bass-baritone Michael Rodgers will sing a collection of spirituals and “Will the Circle be Unbroken,” first made famous by the Carter Family.